In recent days, Detroit saw an influx of visitors for the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day and a surge of young people downtown, which resulted in some being detained by officers.
Detroit City Notebook
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Transportation
Coming soon: More ways to park in Detroit
Detroit’s Municipal Parking Department Director Keith Hutchings said his department will launch a “Text-to-Pay” meter service in the coming months.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Notebook: Detroit assessor sounds alarm on housing stock conditions
“By the time we’re done this year, as part of the mayor’s executive order, more than 90% of the housing stock in this city will be in either fair or poor condition,” Horhn told council.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
DPD chief defends ShotSpotter use: It ‘tells the truth’
The chief highlighted the department’s reliance on the system ahead of the June expiration of the city’s existing contract with ShotSpotter.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
36th District Court makes case for $1.8M budget boost
Chief judge is lobbying the city to up the court’s budget by $1.8 million to add more staff for a “crashing” civil division, operating costs and a living wage for employees.
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Detroit council urges Wayne County to seek tax foreclosure moratorium
Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree’s office said the move is “political theatre” and that the treasurer is committed to helping Detroiters pursue all options to retain their homes.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit senior apartment tenants plead for support
River Pointe Tower Tenants Union members say they are frustrated over housing conditions and are urging Detroit City Council members to intervene.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook
Detroit’s plan to relight residential blocks, alleyways
The initiative will launch with a series of April community meetings across the city. The installation of at least 3,000 new mid-block street lights across all seven council districts is expected to get underway in the summer.
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Detroit Public Library system capital needs study to yield ‘a big number’
A capital assessment is underway. Library officials expect the needs will range from $200 to $300 million.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Data center moratorium for Detroit?
The council voted 6-2 Tuesday in favor of the moratorium resolution, with Council President James Tate Jr. and Pro Tem Coleman A. Young Jr. voting no.